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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 31,991.08, 47,992.29 and 15,381.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 31,991.08, 47,992.29 and 15,381.22 is: 23,074.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    31,991.08 : 47,992.29 = 15,381.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    31,991.08/47,992.29 = 15,381.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    31,991.08x = 47,992.29 × 15,381.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    31,991.08x = 738,179,970.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,179,970.79/31,991.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,074.56

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